Performance Plus Podcast E39 - Is CrossFit dangerous? What does the literature say.
Is CrossFit dangerous? When this question is posed in most settings, the resounding answer will be yes. If you follow Performance Plus, you know that we proudly support the CrossFit training methodology, BUT for the sake of being honest with ourselves, we decided to answer this question in the most honest way we know: by looking at the literature.
On episode 36 of the Performance Plus Podcast, Dr. Zach Long answers the question "Is CrossFit Dangerous?" as guided by the research. Join us to learn
-If CrossFit is dangerous
-Why people think CrossFit is dangerous
-What the most common injuries are in CrossFit
-The injury rates in CrossFit vs. other athletic activities
-Risk factors for injures in CrossFit
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